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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.03, 26,508.05 and 8,305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.03, 26,508.05 and 8,305.17 is: 12,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.03 : 26,508.05 = 8,305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.03/26,508.05 = 8,305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.03x = 26,508.05 × 8,305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.03x = 220,153,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,153,861.62/17,672.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.76

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